Dalton Utilities Impoundment Dike #3 dam
Dalton Utilities Impoundment Dike #3
Dalton Utilities Impoundment Dike #3, also known as the River Water Facility, is a crucial water supply infrastructure owned by a public utility in Whitfield, Georgia. This earth dam, primarily designed for water supply purposes, stands at a height of 26 feet and has a storage capacity of 522 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 477 acre-feet. Despite its high hazard potential and poor condition assessment during the last inspection in August 2017, the dam remains regulated and permitted by the Georgia SAFE DAMS PROGRAM, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement measures to mitigate risks.
Located within the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Dalton Utilities Impoundment Dike #3 plays a vital role in providing water to the surrounding area. With a surface area of 22 acres and an uncontrolled spillway, the dam poses a moderate risk level. Although the exact year of completion is unknown, the dam's design features a buttress core and an unlisted/unknown foundation type. The inspection frequency of every 2 years highlights the commitment to maintaining the dam's integrity and safety, ensuring that emergency preparedness measures are in place to address any potential issues efficiently.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of Dalton Utilities Impoundment Dike #3 in sustaining water supply and managing risks is essential. With state regulatory agencies overseeing its operations and enforcement, the dam stands as a critical piece of infrastructure in the region. Continued monitoring and maintenance efforts are vital to ensure the dam's resilience against potential hazards and to safeguard the local community's water resources for years to come.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Dalton Utilities Impoundment Dike #3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Conasauga River Near Eton | 111 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Dalton | 21 cfs | → |
| Holly Creek Near Chatsworth | 20 cfs | → |
| Conasauga River At Tilton | 205 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Crandall | 4 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula River At Resaca | 988 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dalton Utilities Impoundment Dike #3.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Backcountry Campsite 3
- Backcountry Campsite 4
- Backcountry Campsite #2
- Fort Mountain State Park
- Ball Field Dispersed Camping Area
- Hickey Gap Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Apalachia Powerhouse (Rm 53.5) To Us411 Bridge (Rm 43.0)
Track Dalton Utilities Impoundment Dike #3 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Dalton Utilities Impoundment Dike #3
Where does the data for Dalton Utilities Impoundment Dike #3 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Dalton Utilities Impoundment Dike #3.